Dear Friends, Family, Morgan Stanley Co-Workers & Wesleyan Alumni,

I am beyond excited to announce that I will participate in the 2023 New York City Marathon as a charity runner! Thank you to those who supported my efforts during the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon in March. To show my appreciation and dedication to the cause, I’ll be running again in support of You Gotta Believe (YGB), an NYC-based organization that provides permanent, loving homes for older youth in foster care.

Did you know that there are more than 400,000 youth in foster care throughout the United States and once they reach the age of 10, they are more than 50% less likely to be adopted? Each year, an estimated 20,000 will age out alone without a family. YGB works to train prospective parents, prepares youth in foster care for the idea of family, and helps to match them together to firm unconditionally loving families. Every child deserves a family, and each dollar I raise will serve YGB's mission. Approximately 50% of YGB’s funding comes from generous individuals like you!

Despite running Varsity Track and Field at Wesleyan University, 13.1 miles in the colds of March was no easy task, but thanks to the donors and support of YGB, I am up to the challenge for the full Marathon, especially to support such an important cause! Please click here to donate in support of my efforts. After successfully raising over $1,500 for YGB during the NYC Half Marathon, I am working towards a new goal of $3,500. Every dollar helps support You Gotta Believe's mission! 

For more information on You Gotta Believe, please click here! Please reach out if you’d like to get involved with the organization!

Thank you, in advance.